01/18/2013

I’ve always enjoyed the work of Joseph Ahearne, especially when I see bicycles like this one. This commuter bike is dressed to the nines and capable of crushing your daily commute, and then some.

Built using stainless steel lugs, a stainless split plate fork crown, and a bi-laminate stem lug, this bike’s got beauty for days. It’s also ready for anything. A Rohloff will help you ascend even the largest hill in town while carrying a load up front on the chrome porteur rack. Also, check out the custom etched chain guard and striped fenders…I told you this bike’s got style. More photos here.

09/05/2012

The Budnitz Bicycles No.1 Titanium is their top-of-the-line, do-all titanium bicycle. A bike that’s equally happy as a daily commuter or a one-way tourer. This bike is already equipped with a belt-drive and begging for some daily abuse. Though unlike the No. 2, this is equipped with 700c wheels. See the rest of Liam’s shots below and if you missed the first post about the Budnitz No.2, be sure to check that out.

-B

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08/23/2012

I’d fist like to thank Liam for shooting some photos of this lovely Titanium No. 2 by Budnitz Bicycles. A rep from Budnitz was in Vermont earlier this week and Liam spent Tuesday showing him around Burlington and the blossoming bike culture. They visited a bunch of spots including Hubert’s shop, The Old Spokes Home and Maglianero to name a few, and even had time to shoot some photos of a couple bikes.

The No. 2 is a titanium 69er (26″ rear and 29″ front) with clearance for serious fatties and a super laid-back geometry. Both Liam and Hunt mentioned this as the perfect commuter and winter bike, and I certainly agree. The Gates Carbon Belt Drive will outlast dozens of chains and is much quieter, plus it won’t ruin your khakis. The singlespeed setup pictured features White Industries hubs with Velocity Blunt SL rims, but I’d probably set one of these up with an Alfine 8 or 11. Only because I’d want to outfit it with studs, fenders and a dynamo; so the extra gearing would be a necessity. Lucky for those like me, Budnitz offers the No. 2 with an Alfine 11 / Gates combo. Get a closer look below and get your hands on one here.

08/22/2012

This is what a commuter bike of your dreams looks like. This recent build from Firefly has me wanting to further pimp my own commuter, or at least upgrade my drivetrain and lighting; if only I had the $$ for a Rohloff and Schmidt SON. I could geek out on the integrated ti rack with fender and tail light mounts for hours, so just imagine what else Tyler and the gang fashioned this beast with.

The details on this titanium commuter bicycle are incredible. Firefly had help from Cycle Monkey on the wheel build and Rohloff / belt drive configuration, and from the looks of their blog, The Monkey Lab, it seems they chose only the best for such advice. You’re just gonna have to check out the photos from The Monkey Lab below…otherwise I’ll fall into a geek-speak rant on this bike’s awesomeness.

05/17/2012

Bet you didn’t think this was a Surly Cross Check..but it is. We all know how versatile the Cross Check can be, but throw some bling at it, a 14 speed internal Rohloff Speedhub, some gorgeos Honjo fenders and put it infront of the Mobius‘s lens and you’ve got a recipe for a both gorgeous and functional commuter bicycle. Get real close to this beautiful machine below.

04/30/2012

This bike is a commuter’s dream; the Civia Bryantcomes equipped with an Gates Carbon Belt driven, Alfine 8 speed drive train and with the ability to mount your collection of commuting accoutrements. Alan really set this commuter up right: the Tubus rear rack, Pass & Stow porteur rack, and Fenix L2D front lights complete the build. Read more about the build at EcoVelo, continue below for some detail shots.